Arsenic and Old Lace

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944) - Feb. 17, 2006
Frank Capra directs this film featuring Cary Grant in an absolutely hilarious performance. Based on a play and essentially taking place in real time, the film does feel a tad overlong at times, but was still really entertaining and enjoyable throughout. This was definitely one of the funniest movies I've seen in a while, thanks almost entirely to Grant's amazing performance; his various wacky reactions were a clear highlight. If I weren't already a fan of Cary Grant, I'd definitely be one now -- his performance in this movie was probably one of the best comedic performances I've ever seen. ***1/2